Stonecast product reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips

ABSTRACT

The invention generally relates to stonecraft or handicraft product, and more particularly to a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips, comprising at least a stonecast body in combination with at least a concentrically wound strip inlaid adhesively onto at least a respective concavity provided on the surface of said body.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention generally relates to stonecraft or handicraft, and more particularly to a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips for a stronger body structure, and more ergonomic and elegant appearance. This product is usually used as garden accessory, houseware, architectural implements, or any other desired applications.

BACKGROUND ART

As is known in the art to which this invention appertains stonecasts are commercially manufactured and marketed as purely stonecast products in substance, forms and/or designs. Normally, they have natural stone appearance and features such as their textures, roughness, crack occurrences and color which resemble those of the naturally occurring stones such as Mactan stones, mountain stones, beach stones, and the like. Though the existing aforementioned products in the stonecast industry disclose combinations of stonecast and other materials, the present combination in this invention has not been adopted yet ever since, purposely for a stronger body structure and more elegant, ergonomic, peculiar and accentuated look or appearance.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention seeks to overcome the product inadequacy of the prior art by providing a stonecast product that is combined by way of a provision of at least a reinforced and accentuated wound strip inlaid onto respective depressions or concavities on the surface thereof so as to come up with a much stronger and more enhanced body structure in addition to a resulting peculiar, unique and accentuated appearance.

It is therefore a primary object of this invention to provide a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips which is much stronger, more ergonomic, better-looking than purely stonecast products, especially in applications such as housewares & commercial ornamental articles, e.g. novelty items, picture frames, fashion accessory, flower vase, etc.

Another object thereof is to provide a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with inlaid shell that offers to buyers more flexibility in design choices and aesthetics from the wide arrays and varieties of combined stonecast-and-shell inlays' features and appearances, and high product reliability in terms of strength, durability, originality and peculiarity in addition to its elegant looks/appearance, these characteristics capable of being customized to suitably conform to the customer's needs or preferences.

Still another object thereof is to provide a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips product that can be custom-made and mass-produced in a fast, practical, economical and easy manner.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be understood and appreciated upon reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the appended drawing, in which

FIG. 1 is a cut-away, cross-sectional view of this invention taken along line 1-1 of FIG. 2 generally showing the stonecast material in combination with concentrically wound strips; and

FIG. 2 is a cut-away frontal view thereof showing a surface concavity thereof with the inlaid concentrically wound strips; and

FIG. 3 is a sample embodiment thereof that adopts a design preference and/or application in a form an ornamental jar article.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Referring now to the drawing in which like reference numerals designate the same parts or elements all throughout the succeeding description, there is shown in FIG. 1 a stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips generally designated by reference numeral 10, comprising a stonecast body or component 11 in combination with at least a concentrically wound strip 12 being inlaid adhesively onto a respective surface concavity 13 thereof to come up with a much enhanced and elegant design composition as specifically shown in FIG. 3. There is provided a plurality of said wound strips 12 made preferably of wooden material though other suitable material can also be used such as fiberglass, rubber, glass, plastic, metals, etc. These wound strips 12 are first continuously and concentrically wound until a certain desired diameter to suitably and appropriately fit into respective spacedly disposed surface concavities 13 of said stonecast body. These strips 12 can be dyed or painted with varieties of colors.

The combination of materials as herein disclosed and embodied in this invention does not only provide aesthetics or ornamental attributes to the resulting products, but also enhanced strength and durability factor as these materials are structurally reinforcing each other integrally, such that each component becomes an integral part of the stonecast-based product. Insofar as its usage or intended application is concerned, such combination makes the stonecast product more ergonomic and very convenient to handle or use. The strip 12 does not only serve as a reinforcement or ornamental accentuation, but also as an ergonomic and convenient handling implement.

Though some other embodiments of this invention have not all been described or shown in this disclosure, they should be considered as falling within the spirit, teaching and scope of this invention which is claimed in the following claims. 

1. A stonecast product that is reinforced and accentuated with concentrically wound strips comprising at least a stonecast body in combination with at least a concentrically wound strip inlaid adhesively onto at least a respective concavity provided on the surface of said body.
 2. A stonecast product according to claim 1 wherein said strip is made of a material selected from non-stonecast materials such as wood, fiberglass, glass, plastic, metals, natural-occurring materials, and any combination thereof.
 3. A stonecast product according to claim 1 wherein the resulting stonecast product takes any design embodiment in terms of shapes, forms, configuration, textures, finish, and any other ornamental design features and characteristics.
 4. A stonecast product according to claim 1 wherein the inlaid strips having a circular configuration.
 5. A stonecast product according to claim 1 wherein the inlaid strips having a non-circular configuration.
 6. A stonecast product according to claim 1 wherein said strip is directly inlaid onto the plain surface portion of said stonecast body. 